Rockland in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Pennington Bridge
Brandywine River
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 28, 2021
1. Pennington Bridge Marker
Joseph C. Pennington, Jr.
A man who dedicated over 45 years of his life helping build the infrastructure of Delaware. In 2002 he was inducted into the American Society of Highway Engineers First State Section Hall of Fame in recognition of his many contributions to the community, our state and the highway industry.
More important than all of his professional accomplishments, he was best known for his sense of honesty and fairness in the engineering and construction industry. He was dedicated to treating everyone he met with equal respect and when he gave his word, you could build a bridge on it.
He will be remembered as an outstanding human being, with the highest ideals, setting the best example for others to follow.
Erected 2007 by American Society of Highway Engineers First State Section.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 2002.
Location. 39° 47.821′ N, 75° 34.493′ W. Marker is in Rockland, Delaware, in New Castle County. Marker is at the intersection of Rockland
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rockland Mill Village (within shouting distance of this marker); The History of Rockland Village (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Woodlawn Trustees, Inc. / William Poole Bancroft (about 500 feet away); Mount Lebanon United Methodist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lynn W. Williams - Pioneer of Preservation (approx. 0.8 miles away); Lorraine Fleming (approx. 0.8 miles away); Gardens at Hagley (approx. 0.9 miles away); Hagley's Pollinator Garden (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rockland.
More about this marker. There is an identical marker on the west end of the bridge.
Also see . . . Joseph C. Pennington, Jr. Obituary (2005). (Submitted on October 30, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 28, 2021
2. Pennington Bridge and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 28, 2021
3. Pennington Bridge
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 28, 2021
4. Pennington Bridge Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 245 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 30, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
